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History Alive! Ancient India Review
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1
India is called
a city-state
a subcontinent
pangaea
a continent
2
India is technically part of which continent?
Europe
Indiana
South America
Asia
3
What is the Hindu view of birth, life and death called?
caste system
edicts
the eight fold path
samsara
4
The earliest known settlements of India were located
next to the rivers
near the desert
on the plateau
in the mountains
5
How are the Indus and Ganges Rivers similar to the Nile River?
The flow in the same direction
all of the above
They begin in the same area
They carry silt and nourishes the soil
6
Which belief did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Jesus
polytheism
caste system
many lifetimes
7
"What goes around, comes around" describes ...
reincarnation
geographers
karma
castes
8
What did Ashoka use to spread Buddhist teachings?
the speeches he gave in the town square of the empire
he had scribes that taught others his teachings
all of the above
his edicts carved into pillars and walls
9
What led to Ashoka's change in values?
meeting Buddha for the first time
his family wanted him to change his ways
he saw the results of a very bloody battle
he almost died
10
Why is the soil so fertile near the northern tip of the Bay of Bengal?
because of the variety of species that live there
rich minerals were deposited by flooding rivers
all of the above
because of all the farming that has been done there
11
If you give up most of what you own, you may be deciding to live life as an...
deities
acrobat
acrostic
ascetic
12
Which ocean is located south of India?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
Ganges River
13
Why did King Ashoka send his son to Ceylon?
to convert that kingdom to Buddhism
to meditate without interruptions
to convert that kingdom to Hinduism
to see how it was to live on his own
14
What natural feature provided protection to the people of India?
Himalaya Mountains
Ganges River
Mount Brighton
Deccan Plateau
15
What feature was so unique about Mohenjodaro?
sewer system
high walls
dirt roads
trading
16
For Hindus, bathing in the Ganges River is...
the best way to catch fish
a coming of age ritual
an act of devotion and purification
none of the above
17
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is similar to...
dharma
karma
castes
deities
18
The main achievement of the Maurya family was...
creating a strong army
none of the above
unifying India
beautiful architecture
19
What is the main goal of Buddhists?
to convert the world
to reach enlightenment
to make elaborate sacrifices
to gain as much land as possible
20
Chandragupta Maurya used torture and spies to make people obey...
false
true
